KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today consented to the appointment of Tambun Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister.
Controller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, in a statement today, said the appointment of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman was made in accordance with Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution.
The appointment was finalised after His Majesty deliberated the opinions of the Malay Rulers who convened a special meeting at Istana Negara today to make the best decision for the interests and well-being of the country and the people, he said.
The presentation of the instrument of appointment and the swearing-in ceremony will be held at Istana Negara at 5pm today.
Ahmad Fadil also noted that during the special meeting, which began at 11am, Al-Sultan Abdullah also briefed fellow Malay Rulers on the formation of a new government and appointment of the new prime minister following the results of the 15th general election (GE15) on Nov 19.
The meeting was attended by Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Johor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah of Kedah, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Almarhum Tuanku Munawir and Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.
Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah and Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail were also in attendance.
“His Majesty also reminded all parties that the winners do not win all, and the losers do not lose all.
“Just like an old Malay saying, bagaikan biduk lalu, kiambang bertaut, (when the boat passes, the duckweeds reconnect), all Members of Parliament were advised to close ranks and work together for the future of the country,” he said. – BERNAMA
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